Page 10 - Waterfall City Issue 4 April 2024

Waterfall City Lifestyle
MEET THE CHEF
MOSES MOLOI
Co-owner and Executive Chef
at Gigi, Waterfall Corner
G igi is a much anticipated
and exciting new addition
to the restaurant scene in
Waterfall City. Here, we
introduce you to its co-owner and
head chef, the multi-award-winning
and talented Moses Moloi. With
several accolades under his belt,
Moses has great plans for Gigi and
looks forward to welcoming patrons
for some gastronomic delights that
will leave them wanting more.
Q: What is the restaurant
and cuisine?
A: Gigi, Waterfall Corner, serving
South African contemporary cuisine.
Q: When did you decide to
become a chef?
A: At the age of 19.
Q: Did you study? If so,
where?
A: I studied at Olive Chef School in
Bloemfontein.
The Gigi Chicken main is Chef Moses’ favourite dish to prepare on the Gigi menu. A: Onion, pineapple and salt.
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• Luxe Culinary Rising Star 2022 by Luxe
Awards.
• Eat Out 2-Star Restaurant 2022
Restaurant Awards.
for Zioux, by Woolworths Eat Out
• Top 15 Best Chefs in South Africa 2021
by Luxe Awards.
• The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021
– ranked 92nd at Fyn as Head Chef in
their 50-100 list.
Q: What is your cooking
style?
A: Clean and simple food.
Q: What is your inspiration
for new recipes/dishes?
A: Always do things a bit differently
and use seldom-used ingredients. I am
planning to do just that with the Gigi
Q: Do you have any elevated tasting menu. I can’t wait to
accolades? unveil it!
A: Yes
• The Best Chef Awards 2023 – ranked Q: What is your favourite
85th in the World. dish to prepare on your
• Top 10 Best Chefs in South Africa 2022 current menu? Why?
by Luxe Awards. A: The Gigi Chicken main! It is a simple
yet extremely tasty meal, and all the
ingredients that go into making it
create the most colourful dish to plate.
Q: What is your favourite
home-cooked meal?
A: I have two: My wife’s lamb stew with
cabbage and pap and my mother’s
Mala Mogodu (tripe) with samp.
Q: In your opinion, what
is the most underrated
ingredient? Why?
A: Onions. They are the base for all
sauces at my restaurant.
Q: If you could cook with
only three ingredients, what
would they be?